Catch up on the latest happenings in women’s basketball:
Aces visit VP Harris at the White House
The 2022 WNBA champion Aces visited the White House on Friday afternoon, with Vice President Kamala Harris welcoming the Las Vegas delegation.
The 2022 @WNBA Champion @LVAces define excellence in every way. They inspire us not only because how they play, but because of who they are and what they do — both on and off the court.
Congratulations, Aces. It was my honor to welcome you to the White House today. pic.twitter.com/DKyvbzjKsZ
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) August 26, 2023
For all the reasons to be cynical about the state of our nation, it is encouraging to see a group of strong, smart women of different colors and identities taking up space and giving spirit in the nation’s highest home.
ok, that was a fun experience thank you @VP for having us
— A’ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) August 25, 2023
Made our way into the White House ☺️
— Chelsea Gray (@cgray209) August 25, 2023
Mystics honor the late Nikki McCray-Penson
Taken too soon following struggles with pneumonia and cancer, Nikki McCray-Penson was inducted posthumously into the Washington Mystics Hall of Fame last Sunday. A two-time SEC Player of the Year at Tennessee and two-time gold…